I Can Get It for You Wholesale (1951) in Color — Starring Susan Hayward & Dan Dailey

I Can Get It for You Wholesale (1951) — Buy This Classic in Color

Buy I Can Get It for You Wholesale (1951) in color — Michael Gordon’s sharp-edged drama about ambition and morality in New York’s cutthroat garment district. From the most startling novel of our decade! Starring Susan Hayward, Dan Dailey, and George Sanders, this classic movie follows a fiercely determined woman who will stop at nothing to reach the top. Available now as an instant, DRM-free digital download.

Plot Summary

Harriet Boyd (Susan Hayward) is a talented but ruthlessly ambitious model and designer working in New York City’s competitive garment industry. Dissatisfied with her modest position, she convinces her easygoing partner Teddy Sherman (Dan Dailey) to leave their steady jobs and launch their own dress manufacturing business. Teddy is a gifted salesman with a generous heart, and he agrees out of genuine affection for Harriet, hoping their professional partnership might blossom into something more personal. Together with the experienced and cautious Sam Cooper (Sam Jaffe), they establish a small firm that quickly gains traction in the fashion world thanks to Harriet’s sharp eye for design and Teddy’s natural charm with buyers. However, Harriet’s appetite for success proves insatiable. When the wealthy and sophisticated businessman J. F. Noble (George Sanders) takes an interest in her, Harriet sees an opportunity to vault into high society and big-money deals. She begins a calculated relationship with Noble, neglecting both Teddy’s feelings and the welfare of their growing business. Harriet’s sister Marge Boyd (Randy Stuart) watches with increasing alarm as Harriet’s single-minded pursuit of wealth and status transforms her into someone cold and manipulative. The loyal Arnold Fisher (Marvin Kaplan) provides comic relief as the firm’s devoted employee who sees through Harriet’s schemes but remains powerless to stop them. As Harriet pushes the business into dangerous financial territory to impress Noble, she overextends their credit and jeopardizes everything they have built. Teddy, heartbroken by Harriet’s betrayal of their partnership and his love, threatens to walk away. Sam Cooper’s years of industry experience tell him disaster is coming, and he tries to warn Harriet that her reckless ambition will destroy them all. When Noble’s true intentions become clear and the business teeters on the edge of ruin, Harriet must finally confront the human cost of her relentless climb — and decide whether the people she has hurt along the way are worth more than the empire she tried to build.

Cast & Crew

• Director: Michael Gordon
• Starring: Susan Hayward as Harriet Boyd, Dan Dailey as Teddy Sherman, George Sanders as J. F. Noble, Sam Jaffe as Sam Cooper, Randy Stuart as Marge Boyd, Marvin Kaplan as Arnold Fisher
• Runtime: 91 minutes
• Year: 1951
• Rated: Approved
• Genre: Drama

Why Buy This Classic in Color?

This professionally colorized version of I Can Get It for You Wholesale brings the glamour and grit of 1950s New York’s fashion industry to vivid life. The frame-by-frame colorization process reveals the world that Susan Hayward’s Harriet Boyd so desperately wants to conquer — the rich fabrics of designer showrooms rendered in silks of emerald, ruby, and sapphire, the polished mahogany offices of Seventh Avenue power brokers, and the dazzling nightlife of Manhattan’s elite social scene. Hayward’s famous red hair blazes with its natural copper fire, while George Sanders’ impeccably tailored suits gain the subtle greys and navy blues that mark old-money sophistication. The contrast between the cramped, fluorescent-lit workrooms of the garment district and the golden-hued luxury restaurants where deals are sealed becomes strikingly apparent in colour. Dan Dailey’s warm, expressive face gains new emotional depth against the cool, calculated tones that surround Harriet’s world of ambition. The restored and colorized scenes of bustling Seventh Avenue capture the energy and chaos of postwar New York’s fashion capital with remarkable clarity. Details invisible in the original black and white photography — the patterns on fabric samples, the neon signs of Broadway, the subtle costume changes that chart Harriet’s social ascent — now contribute powerfully to the storytelling. This colorized version of the classic film delivers a visual richness that perfectly complements its tale of glamour, greed, and redemption.

Historical Significance

I Can Get It for You Wholesale was adapted from Jerome Weidman’s controversial 1937 novel, which shocked readers with its unflinching portrait of ambition and moral compromise in the garment trade. The classic film softened many of the novel’s harsher elements but retained its sharp critique of unchecked ambition. Susan Hayward, at the peak of her career, delivered one of her most complex performances as the driven Harriet Boyd, reinforcing her reputation as Hollywood’s premier portrayer of strong, flawed women. The film provides a rare and authentic glimpse into New York’s garment district during its golden age, documenting an industry and a way of life that has largely disappeared. Director Michael Gordon crafted a taut drama that balances social commentary with compelling personal storytelling.

Technical Details

• Original Format: Black and White (1951)
• Colorized: Professional frame-by-frame HD colorization and restoration
• Resolution: HD 720p
• File Format: MP4 / MKV
• Running Time: 91 minutes
• Language: English
• Delivery: Instant download link on-screen and sent to your email upon purchase
• Price: €15.00
• License: Personal, non-commercial use

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is I Can Get It for You Wholesale about?
The film follows Harriet Boyd (Susan Hayward), a fiercely ambitious woman who rises through New York’s garment industry by any means necessary. Her relentless pursuit of wealth and power puts her at odds with her loyal business partner Teddy Sherman (Dan Dailey) and threatens to destroy everything and everyone around her.

Is this film related to the Broadway musical of the same name?
Jerome Weidman’s novel inspired both this 1951 film and a 1962 Broadway musical. The musical, which famously featured a young Barbra Streisand in a supporting role, took the basic premise in a different direction with added songs and a lighter tone.

How does Susan Hayward’s performance compare to her other roles?
Susan Hayward was renowned for playing strong, determined women, and Harriet Boyd is among her most compelling characters. The role showcases her ability to portray a woman who is simultaneously sympathetic and ruthless, making the audience root for her even as she makes devastating choices.

What role does George Sanders play?
George Sanders plays J. F. Noble, a wealthy and cultured businessman who becomes romantically involved with Harriet. With his trademark suave sophistication, Sanders portrays a man whose charm conceals his own calculating nature — making him both Harriet’s temptation and her mirror.

Is this the original film with added color?
Yes, this is the complete, uncut original 1951 film that has been restored and enhanced with professional colorization technology. Every scene and all original dialogue are preserved exactly as intended.

What devices can I watch this on?
You can watch this colorized version on any device that plays MP4 or MKV files, including computers, tablets, smartphones, smart TVs, and media players like Roku or Apple TV.

Is the download DRM-free?
Absolutely. Your purchase is completely DRM-free, meaning you own the file outright with no restrictions on how many times you watch it or on which devices you play it.

How and when will I receive my download?
You will receive your download link instantly on-screen after purchase, and a backup link will also be sent to your email address. No waiting period — you can start watching immediately.

How much does it cost to buy this colorized classic?
The price for this restored and professionally colorized edition is €15.00 — a one-time payment for a permanent, DRM-free download you can watch anytime.

This restored and professionally colorized edition of I Can Get It for You Wholesale brings Michael Gordon’s sharp New York drama to life in colour for a new generation of classic movie fans. Watch this timeless classic film and experience the colorization that reveals the glamour and tension hidden in the shadows of Seventh Avenue.

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